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Dinosaur Academy 1

2108 S Main St, Joplin, MO 648043.4· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
40
open each week
5 days
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About Dinosaur Academy 1

Dinosaur Academy 1 is a licensed child care center in Joplin, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 40 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 22 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 rules across 20 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
40 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity40 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Dinosaur Academy 1 has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Dinosaur Academy 1

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
40 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#003046224
See the state's record

Summary

22 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 17, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 20 of 22 visits · 33 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 13
  • Food and nutrition 7
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Other rules 5

For comparison: 97% of Missouri daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 11.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jul 17, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

  2. Jan 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

  3. Nov 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

  5. Oct 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

  6. Sep 19, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

  7. Aug 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service

  8. Aug 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service

  9. Jul 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  10. Jul 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Show 12 earlier visits
  1. Jun 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

  2. May 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

  4. Apr 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

  5. Apr 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

  6. Mar 21, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

  7. Mar 10, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      5 CSR 25-500.202(1)(E) One (1) serving of fluid milk shall be served with each meal.

    • Food and nutrition

      5 CSR 25-500.202(1)(G) The acceptable food components and serving sizes for meals and snacks are outlined in the following chart for each age group. Menus and amounts served shall be based on this chart.

  8. Jan 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service

  9. Jan 9, 2025Follow-up visit3 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

    • Food and nutrition

      5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  10. Dec 30, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

    • Food and nutrition

      5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  11. Oct 28, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

  12. Oct 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

Copied from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Dinosaur Academy 1

Is Dinosaur Academy 1 licensed?

Yes. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Dinosaur Academy 1 last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on July 17, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 22 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Dinosaur Academy 1 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 20 of 22 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 97% of Missouri daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 11. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Dinosaur Academy 1 care for?

40, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Dinosaur Academy 1's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Dinosaur Academy 1 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (417) 624-4442 to ask.

What is Dinosaur Academy 1's phone number?

(417) 624-4442.

Where is Dinosaur Academy 1?

2108 S Main St, Joplin, MO 64804. The nearest other daycare we list is Wee Tots Daycare Center, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood (license and visits).